How are wheel side skid loads supported by an axle shaft?

How are wheel side skid loads supported by an axle shaft? The wheel forces due to vehicle weight and tractive effort are supported by the axle tubes.  The vehicle force due to wheel side skid loads and torsional drive forces are supported by the axle shaft which is then said to be “three‐quarter floating”.  This design has limited application in the automotive industry. What kind of gears are in a Continue Reading